lặng thinh
verb
Hanoi [laŋ˧˨ʔ tʰïŋ˧˧]Huế [laŋ˨˩ʔ tʰɨn˧˧]Saigon [laŋ˨˩˨ tʰɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lặng thinh means to keep quiet; to keep one's mouth shut; to hold one's tongue.
Meanings of lặng thinh in English
Verb
- to keep quiet; to keep one's mouth shut; to hold one's tongue; to not say a word
Etymology
lặng + thinh.
Frequently asked questions
What does lặng thinh mean in English?
lặng thinh (verb) means "to keep quiet; to keep one's mouth shut; to hold one's tongue".
How do you pronounce lặng thinh?
IPA: Hanoi [laŋ˧˨ʔ tʰïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [laŋ˨˩˨ tʰɨn˧˧]. Tones: lặng — heavy tone (nặng), thinh — level tone (ngang).